Legislation

Instead of text, could this section be a series of links to CoPs, JCAHO, DNV standards, Wa/Or/Id state laws?

The U.S. federal and state legislative bodies have historically supported donation and transplantation. Toward this end, they have enacted laws and put into place mechanisms to create a strong, permanent foundation for saving and enhancing lives through donation and transplantation.

Uniform Anatomical Gift Act of 1968

Establishes legality of donating a deceased individual’s organs for transplantation or other uses (research and/or therapy).